JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 238

1,186.

What is the most important use of promotion in marketing?

A.

Persuasion

B.

Conviction

C.

Information

D.

Education

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,187.

The purpose of Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost was to

A.

Lead his listeners to Jesus Christ

B.

Defend the actions of the disciples

C.

Assure the leaders that all was well

D.

Condemn the actions of Jewish religious leaders

Correct answer is A


The purpose of Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost was to lead his listeners to Jesus Christ. In his sermon, Peter explained the significance of the events taking place, such as the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the signs of the last days, in relation to Jesus Christ. He proclaimed Jesus as the fulfilment of prophecy, attested by God with miracles, and emphasized his resurrection as a central point of the Christian faith. Peter's goal was to persuade his audience to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and to lead them to faith in Christ.

1,188.

Pilate wondered greatly during the trial of Jesus before him because

A.

Jesus gave him no answer to a single charge

B.

The Jews asked that the notorious prisoner be released

C.

Jesus agreed that He was the king of the Jews

D.

His wife warned him to have nothing to do with Jesus

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,189.

The disciples of Jesus were not able to heal the boy who had a dumb spirit because

A.

They had not prayed enough

B.

The spirit refused to obey them

C.

The boy was already dead

D.

They had no faith

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,190.

What did the apostles do when they heard that Samaria had received the word of God through Philip?

A.

They sent Stephen to go and exhort them

B.

They sent Peter and John to pray for them to receive the Holy Spirit

C.

They sent James and John to supervise the election of the seven deacons

D.

They sent Barnabas and Saul to go and baptize them

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.